Introducing our new White Hot models

Last autumn we ran a competition to find our new models. We were overwhelmed by the number of entries and could have chosen each and every one of you, but we eventually got to our final six. And here they are… our new White Hot models

Jo Cameron

We loved Jo’s impish twinkle and brilliant white curls in her photograph and we could see her natural fizz would make her a great choice. In the flesh Jo is sparkly, beautiful and a real inspiration - so much energy for everything from making her own clothes to caravanning. And of course, great hair, naturally dried using a diffuser for her soft curls.

Thalia Demetriades

Thalia is a Registrar at an independent school in London. In the photo she sent in, she had such a big smile and great haircut, we just couldn’t resist! In the flesh, Thalia is a bundle of positive energy with a short haircut that is so versatile you can turn it into different looks with a flick of the fingers and a touch of Shooshing Crème.

Vanessa McKendrick

Originally from New Zealand, Vanessa now lives in Surrey and has recently retrained as a chef. It was clear from Vanessa's picture that she is the outdoorsy type with real natural beauty and long hair that looks fresh and elegant. Living in an all male household, the shoot was a different experience for Vanessa and she took to it like a duck to water!

Carol Maud

We chose Carol for her classic and stylish short cut and razor sharp cheekbones - a winning combination. Carol told us she didn’t really like having her photo taken, but when we asked why she entered the competition, she said “You have to go for these things in life - regret what you do, not what you don’t” and this is the spirit we love in all our White Hot women.

Sue Murley

In the photograph Sue sent in, her gorgeous sharp bob showed off her glorious, natural silver hair perfectly. In the flesh Sue is elegance on legs! She drove the length of the country (and back, complete with cows on the M5) to come and join us and took it all in her charming stride. The shots we got were well worth the long journey.

Roisin O'Connor

And last, but by no means least, say hi to Roisin. At the tender age of 41, Roisin is our youngest model. We loved the range of grey tones in her hair that so perfectly compliments her glowy skin. Apart from the charming Irish accent, Roisin is a lovely gentle presence, with the most gorgeous hair that looks as though it’s created by the most skilled colour artist!

If you’re a White Hot regular, you’ll be seeing much more of these faces. We hope you like these shots, and keep a look out for more from our new models in the future.

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Hi Bronwen, thanks for your note. If you are talking about modelling for White Hot specifically, then please sign up to our email newsletter and/or our Facebook community, as these are always the first places we try when we are looking for models. If you have wider aspirations to model, then there are some agencies who represent older models, for example Mrs Robinson Management. Hope this helps for now.

I'm a 57 year old brunette, and so sick of chasing that line down the center of my head. How can one be certain that allowing gray locks to grow out, won't age you even more? My hair has suffered damage while I was attempting to bleach it. Left me with brassy red, damaged hair. That was it....I THOUGHT I was ready to stop coloring for good. If I can hold out through the growth , will it help me be more accepting of the natural color? The ladies, and their natural locks are beautiful. I want to be one of them. I just hope I can get through the growth process.

Hi Joni
I have natural dark brown hair that I had been dyeing for years but the regrowth badger streak was driving me insane. I took the plunge and went to the hairdresser and advised them I wanted to see what my now geying hair would look like. She suggested some highlights to help through the process. I did that and loved my hair however I discovered my hair was bright white and not grey as I thought it was. I went back to the hairdresser on the second visit and we decided to do highlights and low lights so it blended in whilst I was growing out the dye. I am now transitioning and in two weeks I am having a further cut which will take all the grey and highlights out and I will be left with white hair. I have decided to continue with low lights on the t bar as I feel that at 51 I am not quite brave enough to go fully white but my hair is in lovely condition now and I love it! The young girls in the salon were gushing over the natural white hair saying they wished they could get that colour !! I am now embracing my natural whiteness( with a hint of dark ! ) it takes time and I have been tempted many a time to grab a dye but I realised in the long term I did not want to be a slave to the dyeing process! In all it’s taken me a year but worth the willpower !

Hi Joni - I saw your comment and thought I'd just chip in and say that I dyed my hair brown for years and years, it used to drive me nuts that I'd have my 'badger stripe' of white after a couple of weeks. In the end I had my hair dyed a soft blonde at a salon (cost me a fortune but felt worth it as I couldn't have gotten the results at home). As the white roots grew out it didn't look so shocking and was easier to live with. I had planned to stay blonde but when I saw the white, I was amazed. I'm shiny moonbeam silver and never realised it! I never bothered to dye it again, and I love it now - honestly, I look so much better and I have so many compliments. Go for it. :)

Hi Helen, thanks for your note. So glad you like your new colour. 'Moonbeam silver' is the most amazing descriptor - we should collate all the names we call our shades.. we may canvas opinion and see what comes up.

Hi Joni, thanks for your note. We hear stories like yours so often - people tell us that the 'chasing' you describe is one of the main reasons they decide to ditch the dye for good. In terms of that certainty about grey hair not ageing you even more, it's not something we can guarantee, we think that comes down to how you feel about it as an individual. Jayne's hairdresser told her that she had to 'change what was in her head before she changed what was on it' and Jayne feels that really helped her and she often repeats that advice. Personally, we believe that having grey and white hair that's in fab condition can be better than hair that's damaged from the dye, but we also recognise there may be times when you have a bad hair day and wish for your 'younger hair' back! The transition can be tricky, but we have so many people tell us that they feel so liberated when they are through the other side, that they then love their new colour. Jayne also says that she used the opportunity to experiment with new make up and fashion colours, as your natural hair colour can open up a whole new palette that will suit the 'new you'. And of course, please remember, that if you don't like it, you can always go back. If you use Facebook, why not join our White Hot Hair community - there's often other people sharing their transition stories and offering advice, which could help you through that growing out phase. We hope this has helped, even a little bit, and whatever you decide, really good luck.

Hello, your models look fabulous. How often do you run this 'competition' please? I am in Australia, would that matter? I absolutely love my white hair and would love to be a part of your next campaign. Kind regards,
Selena Koning @selena.koning

Hi Selena, thanks for your note and for your kind comments about the models. This was the first time that we had run a model competition, so there is no set time for a re-run, but it's likely to be within the next 18 months or so. When the time comes, we'll no doubt talk about it on our Facebook page, so maybe keep an eye out there?

I am a 55 yr old woman and of Indian decent ( India). Why don't you have models with a darker skin colour? This happens ALL the time with Beauty products. Woman with God given melanin are always ignored. Do the right thing ! Even if your product is called WHITE hot!

Hi Crystal, thanks for your note. We would have loved to have included a women with darker skin in our recent model shoot. However, we chose the models from a competition that we ran and unfortunately we didn't have any entries from women of colour who also had white and grey hair. Hopefully next time...

Hi Valerie, thanks for your note. A lack of shine is a common issue when your hair is white and grey. We would recommend our Glorious Shampoo - it's a creamy white formulation that contains a detoxifying complex to for an every day shine-giving cleanse. If you sign up to our email newsletter you can get 10% off your first order. Hope this helps.

Love your site and wish I could buy your products in Canada. I started to go grey around 15 and of course coloured my hair until I was in my fifties and then just let nature take it course and have never regretted it. I am now 76 and have decided to grow my hair long, it might not suit my face but its another adventure.

Hi Yvonne, thanks so much for your note. I hope you are happy with your new longer style - we'd love to see a picture - perhaps you might post one on our Facebook page? If you did want to buy our products, take a look at either skinstore.com or skincarerx.com, or even Amazon, as all three sites stock our products and the shipping costs might be better. Hope this helps.

I have been highlighting my hair blonde for 50 years, and now it has turned white at the sides and an unattractive gray in other areas. I look like a mutt! Any suggestions on how to have good looking hair during the transition? I really don't know what to do! I have very pale ivory skin. Thank you!

Hi Kathleen, thanks for your note. We're sorry you're finding the transition tricky, but perhaps you can take heart in the fact that you won't be alone - it's not easy. Do you have a stylist you can work with to help? As you've been highlighting your hair, could you continue with them, but perhaps make them increasingly finer and lighter as you go through the transition, until, voila, you don't need them any more? In terms of your skin being pale, when your hair changes colour, it can often be a good excuse to switch up your make up colours, so maybe now would be a good time to find a counter that will give you a complimentary makeover. Just make sure the artist doesn't put you into an 'older lady' category, just because of your hair colour. Good luck and we hope this helps for now.

It is important to see beautiful women of color too. Perhaps next time you can include several women of African descent!! These women are beautiful, however, and it's delightful to see that they are not necessarily fitness models etc. Keep up the good work.

Hi Jean, thanks for your note. You are right and we would have loved to have included women from diverse backgrounds and descent. The models were chosen from a competition that we ran and unfortunately we didn't have any entries from women of colour with white and grey hair. Hopefully next time...